Handle and terminal connection for electrically-heated instruments.



F. KUHN & I. A. HAN.

HANDLE AND. TERMINAL CONNECTION FOR ELECTRICALLY HEATED INSTRUMENTS.

APPLICATION FILED IAN. 25, ISI?. 1,270, 803. Patented Jun@ 25, 1918.

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